Housekeeping Attendant

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to maintain a clean and safe hospital environment under general supervision. You will perform cleaning across patient care areas, handle waste disposal, and operate cleaning equipment according to KP policies.

On-call position with variable days and rotating weekends; HS diploma preferred and English communication required. Experience in acute care is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and follow directions in English.
• Moderate to heavy lifting ability.
• HS Diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds KP Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws.
• Cleans equipment, surgical areas, storage areas, furniture & beds.
• Cleans spills & flooded areas.
• Deep cleans, sanitizes rooms, mattresses, vents & bathrooms.
• Operates electrical cleaning equipment.
• Strips, cleans & polishes floor & wall surfaces, vacuum carpet areas.
• Dilutes cleaning solutions.
• Collects & disposes of waste including bio-hazardous medical waste according to Policies & Procedures, ensures bio-hazardous waste is stored & locked in approved areas.
• Coordinates housekeeping functions w/ other departments.
• May perform other duties as required.

Skills

English communication

Lifting ability

Education

HS Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, cleans & maintains assigned areas & performs a variety of environmental service duties in & around the medical center in order to maintain a neat, orderly, sanitary, & safe environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.

• Upholds KPs Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
• Cleans equipment, surgical areas, storage areas, furniture & beds
• Cleans spills & flooded areas
• Deep cleans, sanitizes rooms, mattresses, vents, & bathrooms
• Operates electrical cleaning equipment
• Strips, cleans, & polishes floor & wall surfaces vacuum carpet areas
• Dilutes cleaning solutions
• Collects & disposes of waste including bio-hazardous medical waste according to Policies & Procedures, ensures bio-hazardous waste is stored & locked in approved areas
• Coordinates housekeeping functions w/ other departments
• May perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

Experience:

• Ability to communicate & follow directions in English
• Moderate to heavy lifting ability required

Education:

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration:

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in environmental services department in an acute care setting preferred
• Experience within Environmental Services in a Medical Center environment preferred
• HS Diploma/GED preferred

Notes:

• This is an On-Call position, days and hours may vary.
• Rotating weekends.